The Harbor Restaurant

Come here for the vibes not the food or service. Service was incredibly slow and inattentive. Food was okay but for the prices we expected better. And don’t order the ginger ale it’s the worst ginger ale I’ve ever had. Lobster was good but quite expensive. Oysters were fresh. The atmosphere is really beautiful on the pier overlooking the water but that’s all it has going for them. Wouldn’t recommend unless you want the vibes.

We had brunch at the Harbor Restaurant on the Santa Barbara Pier for Mother's Day. There's paid parking on the pier. The surface of the pier is wood planking. The wood is old and weathered. The surface is very uneven. That keeps the cars from going fast, but it's difficult for frail elders like myself to walk. It would be very bumpy for someone in a wheelchair. Having said that, the Harbor Restaurant itself is wheelchair accessible once you get the wheelchair inside the door. The restaurant is clean and neat. Our reservation was ready when we arrived. Service was prompt and efficient. I had the smoked salmon appetizer. It was delicious, but there wasn't much smoked salmon in the plate. I chose the lobster eggs Benedict for the main course. There was more lobster meat on the plate than I expected. Unfortunately, it didn't taste very good. It was all claw meat, but that wasn't the issue. I know what lobster claw meat is supposed to taste like. I eat whole Maine lobster including the claws. It's usually quite delicious. This lobster meat was just disappointing. The rest of the eggs Benedict tasted ok. If you plan to eat at this restaurant, don't order the lobster.

We left feeling a bit disappointed, especially given the steep prices. The food was okay, but didn’t justify the cost. The Oysters Rockefeller were served cold. The Brussels sprouts were overly sweet and didn’t have the crisp texture we were expecting. At that price, the portion felt small and underwhelming. The $9 bread offering was just a reheated baguette—not fresh or worth the cost. The Papas Trotas were 10 tiny oven-roasted potatoes for $14, which felt hard to justify. The Crab Louie Salad had a generous amount of crab, which we appreciated, but it was smothered in way too much mayo, which overpowered the dish. My husband’s meat dish was well-prepared and flavorful. Unfortunately, the Key Lime dessert didn’t end the evening on a high note. Overall, for the price, we expected more. There are better spots in Santa Barbara where you’ll get more value and better flavor.

Whether you're a local or just visiting, this waterfront restaurant is a must-visit destination. The food was absolutely incredidble. From start (Oysters Rockefeller!) to finish (The Berry Cheesecake), this restaurant delivered a remarkable meal that left us thoroughly impressed. My main course - the Risotto Milanese was rich and creamy, with the perfect balance of texture. I will forever be left dreaming of their Mussels and its sauce. As the sun set over the water, the restaurant’s large windows and cozy lighting created an intimate atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a celebratory meal with loved ones. The food, the views, and the ambiance come together to make this a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

The view of the harbor is amazing. Try to get a window table. The food was great. Drinks were tasty. Make reservations. Your unable to reserve a window table but get there early and have a drink and tell them you want a window table when you check in.

Our family of 6 celebrated my wife’s Birthday at the reimagined Harbor Restaurant. Reopened in Feb 2025, the interior is elegant and modern. It includes a separate bar area and a nice wine list. On Wednesday evening, a jazz trio plays during the early dinner hours. The best news is they have brought Roth Ironsides onboard as Chief of Operations for Harbor Restaurant and LongBoards. Roth was the Chef/Owner at Stella Mare’s Bistro in Montecito before closing due to sale of the property. Many of his staff transitioned with him. Our server was attentive and outgoing adding to the pleasantry of the evening. Our food was excellent last night including the daily special of seared scallops on a bed of diced veggies; the fresh halibut, and the short ribs. This refresh puts Harbor Restaurant back at the top of the list for a first class downtown dining experience.

My husband and I had dinner here while on our honeymoon. The staff were so cheery and delightful to have us. The manager David was genuinely excited to have us and made us feel so special. The atmosphere was wonderful and the food was incredible. We enjoyed every bite while watching the sunset. Also the cheesecake is to die for! It was the perfect experience.

The views and atmosphere at Harbor Restaurant were fantastic — definitely a beautiful spot to enjoy a meal. However, the food didn’t quite live up to the setting. The lobster risotto was unfortunately very bland, and overall, the prices felt a bit steep for the quality we received. The standout dish was the crispy rice, which was delicious, but the portion was very small (only two pieces). Would come back for the ambiance, but I’d set my expectations lower for the food next time.

Amazing experience! Great food and service. Ariana was such a breath of fresh air and so helpful. Will come back soon!

What a gorgeous Valentine's Day experience! The clam chowder was incredible, not your standard cream and few clam bits, but rich, layered in flavor, savory, with plenty of clams and whole potato cubes. The tuna was perfect, such stunning notes of flavor. The lobster and beef surf and turf was perfectly prepared, fresh, and just the right portions, and the mushrooms were incredibly rich and savory. Key lime pie was light, bright, and creamy, with a great graham cracker crust that was tender and crispy, not at all dense or overbaked. The ganache chocolate strawberries were a lovely garnish and the complementary chocolate coconut dessert a joy. Our waiter, James, made the evening so lovely and perfect, truly a joy. Please thank him especially for finding out which drink the table behind us had, the aperol spritz was delicious! I cannot recommend enough the treasure chest specialty drink. My partner's spiced tequila drink was also excellent, and the bartenders so funny and kind. This was our first Valentine's celebration in years, and you all truly made it a memorable and joyous occasion. We cannot thank you enough!

Four of us wanted to try the newly renovated restaurant so we headed on over from Montecito last Tuesday. What a waste of an Uber ride! Man oh man. The restaurant was gorgeously renovated but everything else was substandard. The bartender was very awkward and frankly downright rude. The bus girl was also lackluster. The drinks were fine but nothing to write home about. The menu lacked any good nibbles/bites for group sharing (think: charcuterie, fries, or any other non seafood appetizers good for sharing and soaking up a beverage). The restaurant was nearly empty and our service was so poor. Can't see this place lasting, unfortunately.

This review is for the Thanksgiving feast only. We were originally going to go somewhere else but last minute decided to try this place. Before trying out the buffet, the front-end hostess made sure we were aware the price. I'm not into turkey, so this was a great buffet. They had a cold bar that had Raw oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail, dungeon is crab. The other side had charcoaled lobster tail, king crab legs, nuggets, fries, salad, fruits, traditional Thanksgiving stuff like mashed potatoes and gravy,and prime rib roast. They has something for everyone. The dessert included pumpkin pie, tres leche, chocolate cake, eclaires. They also had bottomless mimosa if you wanted to drink. The Lobster was delicious and have that nice charcoal flavor. They did have someone serving the lobster and limiting it to one lobster tail per plate. But you could always come back and get another lobster tail. I do like how they had a great variety of seafood and it was not super salty and bland like Miramar's Thanksgiving feast. If the harbor has the same amazing food for the next Thanksgiving feast, I will definitely be back!

Came to this place when local legend Rich H. took over. I am pleased with my visit. The food was solid. The ambiance was warm and clean. Service on point. My dog daughter and I will be back weekly.

what a lovely location and the staff- managers Rich and David, waiter Adam- were just so attentive and our meal was fantastic. Food was amazing and best clam chowder in SB. Not a tourist trap at all- but a place for family and friends. i shall return!

So reading other reviews I had mixed feelings about this place. But this review is based only on my own experience. We went to Santa Barbara recently and of course we had to do the beach and wharf. Since it was lunch time and we were hungry we found this awesome spot. It was early, around 11-11:30am. Not too many people in line, place was full enough inside. We got a window seat to be able to see the ocean while we waited and ate. I loved it. Service was 10/10, place was super clean too. For food I had the prime Cheeseburger and I added bacon with some fries. My wife had the Calamari and Caesar salad. You don't get the traditional bread for an appetizer we had an assortment of muffins, freshly baked they were so soft and tasty. Our food was great, perfectly cooked and we really enjoyed it. I definitely would come back again.

Last year we came for the Seafood Buffet on Thanksgiving; it was phenomenal. This year we came for Thanksgiving again, the building had undergone a "remodel" and the buffet was replaced with an haute cuisine style thanksgiving menu. Ok, that was still workable. However, I had made reservations for 2pm and the place was practically empty. While being seated, I requested one of the 5 window side "4 tops" available, and I was told "they are reserved". I made my reservation over a month ago, and was not asked or told about seating options, I figured "first come, first served". When we left, there were still 3 empty tables windowside. The hostess hastily gave me some "10$ off" coupons for my next visit. I won't be returning. The entire point of the meal was the view; the palm sized plates of food were tasty but the 260$ bill was not worth it.

Oof. Admittedly a busy night. Even so, our group of 5 patiently endured incredibly erratic service with ridiculous waits, amateur bartending, and prices way out of proportion to quality. Poor table placement despite reservation weeks in advance. Bathroom was a mess, with chemical spray bottle left on sink. Clam chowder was good. Prime rib flavorful. Baked potato was only a half, with scant toppings and served lukewarm at best. Vegetables were very disappointing (steamed onions and zucchini) and felt like an afterthought, as was the plating. So much fell through the cracks: We even had to ask another table for salt because it never came when requested from staff. The warm bread and soft butter were the highlight. Another in a disturbing American trend of restaurants with great views and all-around mediocrity.

4 stars for the staff: hosts, bartender, bar manager. 3 stars for the cocktails....tasty but nothing fantastic for the price..basic dive bar cocktails with a high price tag, Only went for drinks before dinner reservations elsewhere. Gave 4 stars for overall enviornemt, beach vibes and friendly staff

I was just there for lunch and could not have been more disappointed with the food. I ordered the cioppino, a dish I've had several different places and always enjoyed, and I couldn't believe how awful this cioppino was. The ingredients were above average in regards to the shrimp size, inclusion of a half lobster tail, and large pieces of crab leg, but they were all so unbelievably overcooked that it's almost incomprehensible. I didn't know it was even possible for them to be that tough as even my first attempt at cooking shrimp didn't approach this level of bad. That said, the view was magnificent, with pelicans roosting on a roof immediately adjacent and viewable from the dining area, but I must believe the owner is not paying the kitchen staff sufficient to retain those capable of cooking good food. My wife's fish tacos were bad as well. Even the sauce of my cioppino seemed to have no spices at all but was more of a tomato-cream liquid.

Stopped here on our way to Solvang for a bite and really enjoyed it. Was fun driving on the pier and the views from the restaurant are beautiful. We started with the clam chowder bread soup bowl and it was scrumptious. Then he had the calamari which was very good. Nice and crispy breading. I'm not used to eating it this way, but it was quite tasty. I had the fully loaded breakfast with hashbrowns, English muffin and eggs, and they gave me a huge stack of ham with it. Bloody Mary's were tasty as well. Nice, big piece of shrimp as a garnish. Lovely touch! Enrique was our server, and he was very accommodating and very speedy. Will definitely be back.

We stopped here for lunch, not because it had been recommended to us, but because we had reached a point in our day where we simply needed to eat and wanted a nice view. You do get to do both at this restaurant! We both had the turkey burger which hit the spot. This is not gourmet food, but if your expectations are realistic, it was a nice meal. Service was slow, but when you have a beautiful view like that, the slowness doesn't seem half as annoying as it might otherwise.

We tried eating brunch there today and we waited 1/2 an hour for them to open only to find out that the main restaurant was not open to the public! We wasted a whole hour waiting for them to open (rolling eyes). They should have already posted signs the main dining room is not available due to remodeling. Geez someone in management does not know how to manage (more rolling eyes). We will not return here again. 0 stars.

The food was really pretty bad especially for the inflated prices. We had a salad that essentially tasted like tomatoes and peanut butter - not a good combination. We had a shrimp pasta dish which came with one single shrimp! The one single shrimp was fishy and mealy. We were given a spare plate which was plastic and still had the price tag on the bottom! My husband's salmon was a bit better but definitely not great. Nice view but nothing else here is worth having

It's great - but currently closed for renovation- hopefully it will be back soon! When they are back, the seafood tower is excellent.

. You will love the view and the food. Place looks super nice, beautiful for a romantic dinnerGreat service and great food

What a wonderful dining experience. The food was amazing and the service was great. Loved the views as well. We're from out of town and we've been fans of the restaurant for years. But under this new management they have definitely stepped up their game. My wife and visited for our 10th anniversary and they made things very special. I can't recommend this place enough. Enjoy!

I came here for a bottomless mimosa brunch with some friends and loved the views. We were seated next the window with beautiful views of the harbor. The menu was smaller than I expected but I still really enjoyed the taste and presentation of my food! Great service and friendly waiters as well!

Went here on a visit to my father in laws place for his birthday. The place has wonderful views and we were able to sit by the windows. Food was awesome. The seafood was fresh and well prepared. Even the bread was good. They gave my father in law a free piece of cheesecake for his birthday. With that said, I took a star off for the service. It was incredibly slow. We were there for 2 hours in a restaurant that wasn't even half full at the time. We had to ask for bread with our meal while everyone else got theirs before. It took an incredibly long time to get our check. The view made the wait easier but still way too long.

Just be aware; the menu items available at the restaurant are VERY limited in both appetizers and main dinner items This made our experience disappointing and we won't be back unless they get their act together. True, they just re-opened, but no excuse. Don't open an expensive restaurant until you're ready.

The only good thing about this restaurant is the view. I would have given less stars, but the workers are very nice. I came here for brunch on a Sunday and was able to get seated right away. They give these little donuts and muffins for the table that claim to be "fresh". They were okay just because I was hungry. I ordered the clam chowder bread bowl and my partner got the ham and cheese omelet. The clam chowder tasted like clam chowder, but there were many crunchy chunks of vegetables in it. So much unneeded celery! When I get chowder, I expect it to be smooth and creamy. My partner's omelet and hash browns weren't bad, but if you were to give me the choice to go here or to Denny's, I would pick Denny's. The ham seemed like canned ham, and if it isn't, oof that's bad. I most likely won't be back. Your best bet is to get brunch on State street somewhere, then going for a walk on the pier. You're pretty much just paying for the view at this restaurant.

An amazing time from beginning to end. The harbor area has a great feel, combined with all the energy from the visitors making a trip here it's own experience. Parking is readily accessible and free for the first 75 min. The restaurant has an amazing, unique view of the city and the harbor; it's truly breathtaking. Even though the place was packed, we had no wait whatsoever, we were seated immediately. Their service is second to none, Jordan and Paris really took care of us, very attentive and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken cared of. The food was fast, fresh and delicious, with very generous portions. I had the lobster roll; the best I've had. And their desserts are simply amazing! After dinner we decided just to sit around and enjoy the view. This place is a must for locals and visitors!

So honestly this was our 3rd choice of restaurants we had tried 2 others on our list and this one was the only one that didn't have an hour+ wait. We waited about 10 min if that. The welcoming was amazing, very friendly traveling with so moon a wheelchair always makes it a little more adventurous. Matt the manager was so accommodating actually showed me some options and let me pick where we could sit. The restaurant was nice, we had a wonderful view and great timing as we were there for sunset. The cleanliness was ok, our table was slightly sticky and the booth seats had not been wiped off. The food, was good, I say that because I have had better and honestly we were hungry so here's what we ordered: Margarita Old Fashioned extra cherries Santa Barbara Paloma 2 lobster rolls French Dip she wanted mashed potatoes instead of fries but the waiter told us NO substitutions Bowl of Clam Chowder Side of asparagus Cup of clam chowder I was personally craving the lobster roll, I have to admit I've had a better lobster roll in Denver. It was ok not great not bad, more bread then lobster. The Cole slaw was nothing special and served with fries. I wish had asked for it with no bread or fries. The French dip I was told was good. The clam chowder was amazing so good!!!

This restaurant has a phenomenal view of the harbor and is located on Sterns Wharf Pier. There were two types of bloody marys on the menu and I opted for the Harbor Mary. It was nicely made with a jumbo shrimp. The hostess seated us by the window, so I had a wonderful time sitting there, even though it took them a long time to have our food ready. If you are trying to meet the under 90-minute limit so that your parking on the pier is free, this would be tough to meet while dining here. We were here on the weekend and they had bottomless mimosas for brunch on Sat and Sun, which I did not partake but there were many parties around us that did and it was amusing to hear hyena laughs after they had maybe 3 or more rounds of mimosas. If you're looking for a fun weekend brunch place in Santa Barbara with a beautiful view, this place is it. Food might not be the best, but the ambiance makes up for it. I ordered the Baja Fish Tacos, and my beans on my plate were lukewarm, not hot.

Food: not that good. We had swordfish, bread and clam chowder. My husband said we are not in New England so don't expect much but, potatoes, clams and a bit of cream and celery cant be that hard to make? Well this chowder was tasteless and way too thick. It is too bad because the view is great. Fun place to walk around. The sour dough bread was awesome home made. The fish , veggies and potatoes were blah, kind of like airline food. If you want ambience this is your place. If you are a foodie, this is not for you.

Wanted to really like this place since it has a beautiful view, but that's all it has is a beautiful view. The food was worse than airlines food. I got the shrimp scampi and the shrimp was from a shrimp cocktail in a cold broth. To make matters worse we took a bite out of the rice and almost chipped my tooth because it was so hard and over cooked. The service was terrible, they had a party upstairs and it took us an hour to get water. When we ordered our food three plates would come out and then others would be waiting 10-15min. By the time we got food everyone was done and it was just a disaster. At this rate it won't be open long, it was horrendous and the place smelled like mildew.

Review for busy Father's Day lunch: Let me start off with saying that this day was a holiday mixed with ucsb's graduation. It was a massive packed restaurant that we had a reservation for for 11 people. All the good stuff was out. We sat down after our party came and ordered. It took about an hour for apps to arrive, which included 2 bowls of clam chowder and oysters. The clam chowder wasn't fresh and felt like it was microwaved before service. Next was the oysters. It was good, but expensive. About 30 mins later, we slowly got our entrees arriving. By this time, we were over an 1.5 into our service and were starving. Our waiter was no help. Although we sympathized with how busy the restaurant was, his attitude was not it. When asked about how soon our entrees would come, he said ""they're not going to come soon." I wish there was some type of warning or heads up for customers to know. Had I known, maybe we wouldn't have wasted our time. He then proceeds to say that he himself wanted to come home and Watch tv- literally the worst thing to say to a group of hangry people. Also, throughout the whole service, no one checked up on us and it was really hard to get their attention. Lastly, their mandatory gratuity here was 20%. I do not think I got 20% gratuity service. Considering the view and the atmosphere of being in the pier, I would probably never come back. The quality wasn't good, the service wasn't good either.

After reading the menu and reading other comments, I wonder how this would be considered a seafood restaurant. They did have a tuna dish, so maybe that is it. If you want to sit on the wharf and McDonalds is not available, this would be the place to go for a burger. Not the first attempt at coming here, both times there was some issue. Not worth the hassle in my opinion. Better options are further down the wharf.

You may have been someplace like Harbor Restaurant for dinner before prom. Your teenage hormones in full bloom, you thought that anything "by the water" was romantic. Your teenage palate thought that anything better than Applebee's was gourmet. Then you go back, years later, and think to yourself: Was this place always so... "meh?" We should have known better. The website is beautifully constructed with appetizing photos of the food, and premium prices on the menu. Our expectations were accordingly high for a special-occasion family dinner. But the restaurant's location -- halfway up the wharf -- screams tourist trap. You're paying for the view, not the food. Plan accordingly. The restaurant boasts the WORLD'S LARGEST BUS CART. It fits between tables with about an inch to spare on each side, so long as diners fully push in their chairs. The staff is apparently doomed for all eternity to push it around the dining room, like some sort of seafood Sisyphus, so that every twenty minutes during your meal, you have to scooch your chair forward to allow the WORLD'S LARGEST BUS CART to pass behind you. The restrooms were maintained with the whimsical, carefree attitude of a southeast Ohio Mobil station. Toilet paper batted for .500, in the sense that the men's but not the women's bathroom had any. For appetizers: The onion rings were crunchy but tasteless, and served inexplicably with tartar sauce and cocktail sauce (because, seafood restaurant?) and a third sauce that was the unholy love child of barbecue sauce and balsamic vinegar. The "Manila" clams turned out to be mid-size cherrystones; instead of small, delicate clams, these were big and predictably rubbery. For dinner: The shrimp scampi was over-cooked and under-seasoned, served over undercooked pasta that had a gummy chew. The fried shrimp were similarly under-seasoned and also slightly over-cooked, and the rice pilaf was cold and tasteless. For drinks: My cocktail was tasty but a little weak, a deficiency perhaps not worthy of mention but for the aging ex-con with the mail-order bride loudly complaining about his also-watered down margarita. The bartender was generous with pours of white wine, which he poured at room temperature, perhaps as part of a bizarre social experiment or encoded cry for help. Our server was kind, knowledgeable, and helpful and gave us service as good as the environment would permit. That is, when he wasn't deftly navigating somebody's drunk aunt stumbling to the bathroom. On the plus side, she wouldn't have noticed the lack of toilet paper.

Our waiter was extremely nice and professional. But that was the only upside. Our onion rings were LITERALLY flavorless. And they tasted freezer-burned. They also tasted like they were fried in old and dirty oil. The onion rings were also served with the worst tasting bbq sauce that I have ever had in my life. It tasted like normal bbq sauce mixed with A1 steak sauce. And it did not compliment the onion rings at all. The Fish and Chips were horrible also. The fish tasted freezer-burned and they didn't even serve the fish and chips with lemon wedges as most people do, instead they served the fish and chips with LIME wedges. And it did not taste good at all. And the Harbor burger that I had was very lackluster. All of that terrible food for $100 I would rate this place 0/5 stars if I could. Im honestly not sure how they are still in business.

Wonderful ambiance. Wonderful attentive waitstaff. I had the volcano cocktail so I might be biased. It really is great for one. Had the bbq chicken sandwich. Delicious. Husband had the harbor burger. Perfectly cooked. No leftovers to be had.

Really pricy for food that wasn't great. I can't believe for a burger it was almost $20, and it was a let down to eat. My family and I came to eat here and ordered a variety of food. Someone ordered fish and chips and were bland, another ordered steak sandwich that had little flavor and the drinks ordered were not well made. The only thing we did enjoy was the ocean view. The service was okay. But we had to get the attention of more than a couple of the waitstaff for what we needed at the table.

The view is nice, 1 star. The food is bad. Had the burger because I read on the reviews that they were the only good thing and it wasn't true. Burger was horrible. The 50/50 sauce looked like someone spit in my burger. Gross. My fries were cold and my husbands were piping hot. No ice in our water. No drink refills. A bit of a disaster. Would not recommend.

Food: 3.6/5 It was the first liberated roll I ever had and it got a lot of bread, so I basically ate carbs with the fries and bread. Not impress with the food. Service: 3/5 There were a lot of stuff missing from our table such as the hot sauce. Since the restaurant was packed with people they got a little forgetful. Vibes: 5/5 It has the best view of the beach and ocean since it's literally on the dock. A stunning view as you eat.

It has been a while since I've had such a wonderful experience at a restaurant. We went for my birthday. I got my info for hours of operations from the Apple Maps app. unfortunately the app listed them as closing at 10pm when they actually closed at 9. we walked in at 8:50 and once they told us when they close, we began to apologize and talking about where to go instead. I was wearing a silly birthday crown and the hostess insisted that we'd be seated because it was my birthday. Server was wonderful! Avery attentive. Food was DELICIOUS. Best oysters we've ever had. They surprised me with a cheese cake and song at the end of the meal even though they we were the last customers. Server insisted we take our time multiple times. I worked at a restaurant for 4 years so I know how frustrating it can be to have someone come in right before closing. Even though we were treated so well, please be courteous to restaurant employees and do your best to arrive an hour before they close. highly recommend

We stopped here for brunch with our almost 2 year old. It was the best experience. Ricardo was our waiter and took time to play and interact with our daughter. Mr. Miyagi (Felix) would stop by and play with her too. It was just a wonderful experience for us and our child. Felt like we were eating lunch with family.

Better than expected! The onion rings were large and crispy; ask for Blue Cheese or Ketchup! The Clam Chowder is good, not amazing, but good. The Beach Burger is a pleaser. Comes with Fries and Coleslaw or you can opt to swap. But the real shiny trophy are the cocktails. Quite tasty Rum drinks, Mai Tais, Tropicals and Punch Bowls. Oh yeah, the glorious outdoor seating, temperate atmosphere seating and beautiful ocean view completes the meal. I enjoyed it. You shall, too.

It was our first time here & our first time back in Santa Barbara in a while. We had ordered the chicken tenders & the Santa Barbara burger. Right when we got there we had asked if we can use an umbrella & the server had told us no, due to it being a hazard from the winds. We looked around & many other tables of people had umbrellas up, so we had to open them up ourselves. We then had ordered waters all around, as there was at least 25 of us. The girl came back with only 4 waters, not any more. We had to ask again for more waters & she came back with only a couple. She wasn't bringing them in trips, she'd come bring some & forget we had already asked for them. She was EXTREMELY confused anytime we asked for something. Everything we asked she seemed so unsure & she'd come back with something we either didn't ask for or just with nothing at all. The food was great, I loved the chicken tenders, they were probably the best I've had. For our burger, my husband ordered it with avocado, but when the food came out we were told they were out of avocado. But multiple people in our family had avocado somewhere in their meal, so we just weren't sure if they ran out when it came time to make his food or what. When we were done we were so shocked at the $70 bill for us 2. Two meals, & a can of beer, we've never paid that much before anywhere, just for the two of us! They even charged us for the avocado we didn't get on our burger, & when we asked to get a new check without the avocado on it, the girl seemed so bothered to help us, as if she didn't want to take it off. The food was good here, I didn't hate it, but service is just all over, & the prices of everything is insane.

We wanted to enjoy a nice dinner on Stern's wharf. We chose this restaurant and were very disappointed. My son ordered the stuffed chicken breast (stuffed with spinach, brie and mushrooms). His plate looked as horrible as he states that it tasted. He said that it was extremely mushy with no distinct flavors (I would have taken pictures if I wasn't experiencing troubles of my own) I ordered King crab, which was served split on a plate with no drawn butter, no napkins for my hands, and with mashed potatoes rather than the baked potato that I ordered. So I had to wait and ask for drawn butter the crab meat itself looked very dried out, as though it had been taken, and microwaved rather than steam two definitely was not well presented, nor was it well cared for before serving. Honestly, I feel like I just spent the last hour and a half sitting at my grandfather's house eating leftovers. If Gordon Ramsay walked in today, he would sit down and fire the front of the house and the back of the house immediately and start from scratch. I'm sure this restaurant was once good back in the height of its time but at the moment, I would say, its days are numbered if this does not change. Save yourself the displeasure and dine elsewhere.

I dined at this restaurant over Labor Day weekend (Sunday, 9/5 to be exact). This establishment was not taking reservations, but there was no wait when we arrived after 5pm. We were seated indoors, next to a lovely view of the water. In hindsight, being right next to the window facing the water in the heat of the early evening sun was not worth it. Even though the server helped to close the shade, I remained hot throughout the course of my entire meal. But that's on me for not having changed seats. Our table was served complimentary warm sourdough bread with butter, which was a nice starter. My husband I both had a cup of the clam chowder, which was served hot, hot, hot! It was delicious. We both had the fish and chips, and let me tell you, the portion was so big, we could've ordered one and shared it without having left hungry. Service was top notch, with the server checking on us regularly and offering to refill our drinks. It was a very pleasant experience, and the food was great too.

Would have given less stars but the servers were great. It's not their fault that we were served cold hard old and cold mini muffins. We chose this place because of the location and view. I order the fish and chips (meh) and my husband got the fish tacos. Not fresh that's for sure. My fries were hot but the rice was not. Pretty disappointed. Really, This owner should be ashamed. I would suggest State St for dining. Chads cafe on Cabrillo Blvd was great! It's only open from 7-2:30 for breakfast and brunch. The mimosa flight and eggs Benedict wasdelicious! Service was amazing. I would say the guys out served the females for sure.

Food was ok. Lobster bisque was bland and no meat. Had potato crusted salmon. It was cooked salmon with hash brown potatoes on top. The macadamia nut ice cream had ice cubes frozen to it. Service was the same. A restaurant on the waterfront should have a schedule to lower window blinds. Had to sit with the sun setting in my eyes for a half hour. Overall just disappointed for a seafood restaurant on the pier.

We came here on Boat Parade Saturday. We had a reservation but still waited in line for a half hour till it was our turn at the hostess stand. Hostess's are quite young and inexperienced. We were seated at a table with nothing but salt and pepper shakers. We waited for the waiter for an additional 15minutes. He took our drink order and 15 minutes later we got the drinks. Waiter took our order on their prefix menu, which we were not informed about when I made the reservation. The waiter came back after a few more minutes with a fork for each of us. It was then that I asked for a napkin at least. He came back with two napkins waving in the wind as he walked over. So rude, definitely no class whatsoever. After about another 20 minutes, we got clam chowder which was good! We also got some bread. Dinner of swordfish was ok... fish was good but the rice dry and most of the vegetables raw. Tiramisu had a strawberry purée poured on top, yuck! Idk what the heck happened but this was awful. And... we couldn't see the boat parade as promised. Terrible experience throughout! This restaurant needs better management.

My buddies and I decided to stop in for an early dinner and had a great time hanging here (for hours!) The downstairs is currently being renovated but I peeked behind the curtain and can already tell what phenomenal restaurant this is going to be when it's finished! In the meantime, the upstairs dining area is open, clean and casual. The Baja fish tacos are on the brink of phenomenal. So light and tasty. But the real star of the show at The Harbor is the breathtaking view of the ocean. Holy Christmas! It's like eating on the deck of a luxury cruise ship. I simply CAN'T WAIT for the classy downstairs portion of the restaurant to open. Epitome of the perfect Date Night place.

Complete failure by management on staffing adequately for Fathers day and graduation at UCSB. You put your staff in an incredibly compromising situation. The worst service EVER in my 51 years on this earth. Way to compromise a father's day and graduation celebration. Waited two hours for the entrie and had to go to the bar to get my endless mimosas. A complete failure. Canceled our entire and left.

The food was pretty good, but not great. I had the lobster roll during this visit and in contrast to several others I've had in the past, it wasn't bad. Plenty of lobster meat, but it was lacking unique flavor. It tasted as is if they just tossed in some mayo and called it a day. The view outside is beautiful. I highly recommend sitting outside, upstairs... it's a bit more casual. The staff was very polite and friendly, but rarely checked on us during our visit. The men's restroom had only one toilet and there was a line for that toilet considering it wasn't busy at the restaurant. I Overall, the place is good. Maybe the employees aren't up to speed since COVID shut many things down.

We stopped here for dinner and overall it was pretty mediocre for a pretty expensive price. The Shrimp Scampi was a mediocre dish. They forgot the Rice pilaf and the herb butter had no flavor. It also came with vegetables that weren't seasoned. Once they brought the Rice Pilaf it was pretty bland and wasn't tasty. The prices on the Menu are all different from what was on the bill. On the other hand we had great service. Our waiter Eric was quick and helpful.

Came in for brunch and was seated at a table with an amazing view. Really cute decorations inside and a lot to look at while seated. Took a while to get a service as another server realized that no one was assigned to us :( BUT he ended up taking really good care of us. We started with the bottomless mimosas and the shrimp cocktail. Shrimps were large and meaty, well worth the price of $18! I had the steak and egg and it was extremely tasty and husband had the fish and chips. We both enjoy our meals and if we find ourselves in this area again, we will happily return.